It is important to maintain your physical, mental, social and emotional well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic. Below you will find some helpful resources.
Healthy Eating
Canada Food Guide by Government of Canada
Canada’s Food Guide Healthy Eating Recommendations by Government of Canada
Healthy Eating for Seniors (in English) by BC Government
In French
In Chinese
In Punjabi
Healthy Eating for Seniors Audiobook by BC Government
A Guide to Health Eating for Older Adults by Dietitians of Canada
Exercise Videos
15 Min Seated Chair Exercise Workout for Older Adults by HASFit
20 Min Seated Chair Exercise Workout for Older Adults by HASFit
30 Min Seated Chair Exercise Workout for Older Adults by HASFit
45 Min Chair Exercise Class for 55+ by City of Surrey
60 Min Fit 55+ Exercise Class by City of Surrey
25 Min Online Meditation Class by City of Surrey
Mental Health
Canadian Mental Health Association
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
COVID-19 Psychological First Aid Service
HealthLink BC
8-1-1 (7-1-1 for the deaf and the hard of hearing)
Living with Worry and Anxiety Amidst Global Uncertainty
Mental Health Crisis Line
310-6789 (no area code)
Physical Health
HealthLink BC
8-1-1 (7-1-1 for the deaf and the hard of hearing)
Self Management BC
1-866-902-3767 (toll-free)
selfmgmt@uvic.ca
Better Choices, Better Health Program: web-based, 6-week program where people with various health conditions learn and participate together
Health Coach Program: telephone-based coaching program to support people living with chronic conditions to become better self-managers
Last Updated: 09-Jun-2020